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nonkosher

adjective
non·​ko·​sher | \ ˌnĂ€n-ˈkƍ-shər How to pronounce nonkosher (audio) \

Definition of nonkosher

: not kosher: such as
a : not sanctioned by Jewish law a nonkosher diet especially : not ritually fit for use nonkosher meats
b : not selling, providing, or serving kosher food nonkosher restaurants a nonkosher home

Examples of nonkosher in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

 The company’s portfolio will be trimmed down to its Season brand, known for sardines that are popular with nonkosher consumers. — Joseph Berger, New York Times, "‘Man, Oh Manischewitz’: Kosher Food Merger Opens New Chapter for Famous Name," 2 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of nonkosher

1919, in the meaning defined above

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